Events and style

 

How to Create the Right First Impression

It’s an old cliché but first impressions really do count. In order for your event to be judged a success, you need to create a good first impression and the easiest way to do this is by making your guests gasp as soon as they enter your reception. There are so many things you can do to decorate your tables or reception to a high standard. But before we get there, you need to do some planning.

Planning a wedding reception can be a daunting experience - an awful lot of attention and detail is required to ensure this event is the best it possibly can be. So it's not surprising many brides and celebrants don't know where to start.

Get this bit right and the rest of the process becomes much easier and enjoyable.

Get it wrong and you’re letting yourself in for undue stress.

Imagine you’re are organizing a charity dinner, or hosting a birthday party or wedding, Do you want the guests to turn up at yet another bland function with the room turned out as it normally would be for a standard event or would you prefer to ‘wow’ them as soon as they enter the room?

I bet most of you said yes to the second part…lol

So now consider this. If your clients leave your event with a feeling that it was ordinary, they’re not going to recall that you managed to save a few quid. Similarly, if the event is hailed a triumph (and this must be your main goal) they’re not going to give two hoots that you spent a little extra.

If you can create an event that’s visually stimulating at the outset, then that sets the tone for the rest of your event. If you can then get the other elements right such as catering, lighting and production, entertainment or speaker then you’re practically guaranteed to have a successful event.

Visually stimulating events will make your clients and guests think about their surroundings and give them something to immediately talk about. That can be the ultimate ice-breaker.

Having an attention grabbing feel or look to your event immediately lets everyone connect on a similar emotional level which is generally a better way to start proceedings than waiting for someone to break the ice with some meaningless small talk.

 

Your event is an opportunity to have a day all about you. It’s a chance for you to be truly personal and share with your guests who you really are. Your individual personalities and styles can be reflected throughout your whole day - everything from what you wear to the type of ceremony you have, to the food choices you make and the decorations on your table top – so it’s time to get excited and be inspired!